I get it. They’re a shady, ****ty organization. But a PED suspension is pretty common anymore. Are the Steelers a cheating organization since Marcus Gilbert got busted a year ago? These things happen, especially to guys coming off injuries.

I get it. They’re a shady, ****ty organization. But a PED suspension is pretty common anymore. Are the Steelers a cheating organization since Marcus Gilbert got busted a year ago? These things happen, especially to guys coming off injuries.

I'm sensing a closet Patriots fan No but he got busted and could have been using them the whole time. Just like how Ninkovich got busted last year.

Knowing the other teams signals, deflating balls so they are easier to grip in a rainy playoff game, messing with opposing teams headsets, PEDs, bugging locker rooms, etc.

When does it stop?

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I hate the Patriots, but a PED suspension is nothing to even bat an eye at anymore. He just happens to be one of the few that actually get caught. I’d bet my house there’s a lot more players in the league, probably even some on the South Side, that use but haven’t gotten busted.

The rest of your points are fair, although I think the whole Deflategate was ridiculously overblown. They’re a scummy organization. But PED usage isn’t unique to just them.

I hate the Patriots, but a PED suspension is nothing to even bat an eye at anymore. He just happens to be one of the few that actually get caught. I’d bet my house there’s a lot more players in the league, probably even some on the South Side, that use but haven’t gotten busted.

The rest of your points are fair, although I think the whole Deflategate was ridiculously overblown. They’re a scummy organization. But PED usage isn’t unique to just them.

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I know it's not unique but he's basically been the second face of their franchise behind Brady the last 5-6 years. It's pretty damaging. It's like if AB or Bell got popped for it. It's not some random lineman or linebacker like you normally see.

Replacing Mitchell with someone who could do more than launch their body around should provide a boost to the overall defense. We just have to accept that the run defense is most likely going to be a work in progress the next season or two.

I'm on record saying he's going to be one of the 2-3 best QB's from this draft class.

Kid has the look in his eyes, coupled with an elite work ethic and that's a fantastic combo. Had the best touch of any QB in this class. Moves well enough in the pocket. Solid accuracy overall, elite on deep throws. Biggest growing pains will be getting down under C and working on the deep throws outside. And obviously getting plenty of mental and physical reps through the summer and preseason. Cautiously optimistic he's going to be a good starter in the NFL.

Looks like Bryant is going the Josh Gordon Route. After doing well in OTAs, it now looks like hes staring down his 3rd substance abuse suspension.

Oakland is awaiting final word.

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Not surprising. Given his decent performance coming back last year and his stupid natural talents, letting him go for a mid-round pick was a signal that the Steelers believed this was a real possibility.

What a shame. MB had Randy Moss ability....but obviously a penny head on his shoulders.

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Yeah, we flipped the pick Oakland sent us plus a seventh round pick to move further up in the third to take Rudolph. I wasn’t the biggest fan of taking Rudolph there, but if he turns out to be something, and Bryant fizzles out of the league, then what a steal that trade will turn out to be.

Yeah, we flipped the pick Oakland sent us plus a seventh round pick to move further up in the third to take Rudolph. I wasn’t the biggest fan of taking Rudolph there, but if he turns out to be something, and Bryant fizzles out of the league, then what a steal that trade will turn out to be.

I'm going to wait until it's confirmed before I celebrate. I feel like the NFL is going to give their buddy Gruden a pass. 1 year suspension? That's what he got last time. Isn't he pretty much out the league if he fails again?

I'm going to wait until it's confirmed before I celebrate. I feel like the NFL is going to give their buddy Gruden a pass. 1 year suspension? That's what he got last time. Isn't he pretty much out the league if he fails again?

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If he did piss hot a 3rd time its indefinite suspension, until the league decides he can come back, if ever.

I also doubt he gets a pass if he did fail again. The way they made him jump thru hoops after the 2nd time doesnt make me believe theyll go easy this go round.

There would be lawsuits or greviences filed everywhere, from players like J. Gordon that got the hammer after a 3rd fail, or missed test.

Dont they view missed tests as a failure? That's what they said when Bell missed his.

That's also on top of him being a repeat offender.

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I was under the impression that was the case as well. But I do remember them saying when Bryant got his year suspension that he had missed like 10+ test. If they haven't tested him by now then something is wrong. Tell him you have to come test today or you failed and out the league. League is going to give him/Gruden a pass I can just feel it.